Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani is paying his office's first visit to Pakistan in nearly two decades after Islamabad, Ankara and Riyadh signed a joint defense pact.

DPM Dar reiterates Pakistan's support for Syria's sovereignty, territorial integrity; Syrian FM welcomes the signing of Makkah Joint Defence Agreement in delegation-level talks.

In restricted meeting, Dar and Al-Shaibani reaffirm "deep-rooted brotherly ties" between Pakistan and Syria.